McKinlays Moving Check list
Click Here to print your check List McKinlays check list for moving home: McKinlays Moving Checklist Once Exchange is Confirmed Check Your Home Insurance Ensure both old and new homes are insured until completion. Solicitors may require proof. Confirm Moving Date Finalize with your solicitor. Coordinate with your estate agent for chain approval. Book a removal company or hire a van. Notify Key Parties Inform landlord (if renting). Notify utility providers (gas, electric, water, etc.). Start Sorting & Decluttering Decide what to keep, sell, donate, or dispose of. Update Your Address Inform banks, insurers, healthcare providers, etc. Set up Royal Mail mail forwarding (recommend 12 months). Arrange Childcare/Pet Care Plan for someone to look after children or pets on moving day. 1 Week Before Moving Pack an Essentials Box Include items like: Kettle, snacks, toiletries Chargers, clothes, important documents Clean Your Current Home Deep clean or book professional services. Check Finances Pay final bills and settle moving costs. A Few Days Before Moving Confirm Removal Details Confirm times and parking availability. Empty Freezer Use up frozen food or arrange safe transport. Take Meter Readings Record gas, electric, and water readings. Provide these to utility providers. Final Check on Old Home Switch off appliances and lights. Lock all windows and doors. Return keys to the landlord or estate agent. Moving Day & Beyond Take a moment to celebrate and settle into your new home! Arrange furniture and make your space cozy. This checklist ensures your move is smooth and stress-free!Click Here to print your check List
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Click here to download the Process The UK conveyancing process for buyers involves a series of legal steps to transfer property ownership. Here’s a simplified version: 1. Offer Accepted McKinlays help you negotiate an offer on a property, and the seller accepts it. At this point, you can instruct a solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal work. It is important to choose the right solicitor, cheap is generally not the best. McKinlays have a list of trusted Solicitors that we can recommend. We recommend the individual solicitor, not the firm, to ensure that our recommendations are steadfast, ask for more information 2. Initial Checks and Searches Instruct a Solicitor/Conveyancer: They will carry out legal checks and searches, such as checking the title deeds, property boundaries, and local authority plans. Property Searches: Your solicitor will conduct searches on the property to check for issues like flooding, planning permissions, or rights of way that could affect the property. 3. Mortgage Offer If you’re using a mortgage, you’ll need to formally apply for it. Once your lender is satisfied, they’ll issue a mortgage offer, confirming the amount they’ll lend and the terms of the loan. McKinlays can recommend financial advisors that can help you. 4. Draft Contract and Negotiations Your solicitor will receive the draft contract from the seller’s solicitor. This document outlines the terms of the sale. Your solicitor reviews it, and you may negotiate any points, such as the completion date or any repairs that need to be made, which McKinlays will help you with. 5. Signing the Contract Once both parties agree on the contract, you sign it. At this point, a deposit (usually 10%) is paid to the seller's solicitor. 6. Exchange of Contracts The signed contracts are exchanged between both solicitors. This makes the sale legally binding, and you’re committed to completing the purchase. A completion date is set (usually within 1-4 weeks). 7. Completion On completion day, your solicitor transfers the funds to the seller’s solicitor, and you receive the keys to your new property. McKinlays will call to let you know it has completed and where to collect the keys The property officially belongs to you! 8. Post-Completion Your solicitor registers the property with the Land Registry in your name. They also pay any stamp duty (if applicable) and deal with any final paperwork. This simplified process covers the key stages, but your solicitor will guide you through each step, ensuring the transaction is legally sound and protecting your interests. Click here to download the Process
Read moreBuying a Park Home through McKinlays Taunton
Make Your Move Seamless: Selling Your Home with McKinlays and Buying a Park Home Are you considering downsizing, embracing a simpler lifestyle, or looking to live in a beautiful, low-maintenance park home? At McKinlays, we specialize in making your transition smooth and stress-free, whether you're selling your house, buying a park home, or both. Why Choose McKinlays? With years of expertise in both residential property sales and park home purchases, McKinlays is uniquely equipped to handle the entire process for you. Here's how we make it easy: 1. Effortless Home Sale Selling your house can be daunting, but not with McKinlays. Our experienced team ensures your property sale is handled efficiently, with maximum exposure and expert guidance to achieve the best price. 2. Specialized Park Home Expertise Did you know that buying a park home requires you to be a cash buyer? Unlike traditional property transactions, park home purchases don’t involve mortgages or the typical legal process. In fact, very few solicitors handle park home sales at all! 3. Simplified Financial Transactions When purchasing a park home, completion funds aren't transferred from your solicitor to the park owner as they would be in a standard house sale. This unique aspect can be confusing for buyers, but McKinlays takes care of everything. We ensure that all financial and administrative processes are managed correctly and seamlessly. 4. One-Stop Solution As specialists in both houses and park homes, we bridge the gap between these two very different markets. Our knowledge and experience eliminate the stress of navigating unfamiliar processes, giving you peace of mind at every stage. Benefits of Choosing a Park Home Park homes are becoming increasingly popular for those seeking: Affordability: Lower maintenance costs and council tax. Community Living: A close-knit, friendly atmosphere. Peace and Tranquility: Idyllic rural or coastal locations. Downsizing Simplicity: Perfect for retirees or those looking to declutter and simplify life. Let McKinlays Be Your Guide Selling your home and buying a park home doesn’t have to be complicated. With McKinlays by your side, you’ll benefit from a streamlined, professional, and supportive service that ensures your move is as smooth as possible. Ready to make the transition? Contact McKinlays today, and let us help you move forward into your dream park home lifestyle! McKinlays – Specialists in Houses and Park Homes. Making Moves Seamless.
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